6 candidates are running for 3 seats: Keenon James (Democratic), Kimberly Simmons Robinson (Republican), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Lisa Russell (Unaffiliated), Marvin E. Holmes, Jr. (Democratic), and Michael Riker (Republican). Kym Taylor and Marvin E. Holmes, Jr. are the incumbents.

Unofficial result: the winners are Marvin E. Holmes, Jr. (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), and Keenon James (Democratic).

State Delegate, Legislative District 23

Name: State Delegate, Legislative District 23
Start: 2026-11-03
Location: State Legislative District 23; Maryland

Unofficial result: Won — Marvin E. Holmes, Jr. (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Keenon James (Democratic)

Source: elections.maryland.gov

State Legislative District 23; Maryland

My vote power: High

What does this office do?

Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
Voting on how much money your local public schools get
Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Keenon James

Won

Democratic

Keenon James is a Democratic nominee for Maryland House of Delegates District 23. His campaign site identifies him as a District 23 candidate and describes community, public-safety, housing, and education priorities; no current public office or prior office history was established.

Records: Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for

Kimberly Simmons Robinson

Lost

Republican

Kimberly Simmons Robinson is a Republican nominee for Maryland House of Delegates District 23. The official candidate list provides her campaign website and the State Board of Elections records her as a primary winner; no current public office or prior office history was established.

Kym Taylor

Won

Democratic · Incumbent

Kym Taylor is the Democratic incumbent for Maryland House of Delegates District 23. The Maryland Manual and General Assembly identify her as a member since January 11, 2023.

Records: Environment and Public Health 26 for, Corporate Accountability 18 for, Civil Rights 12 for, 1 against,

Lisa Russell

Lost

Unaffiliated

Lisa Russell is a Bowie resident who spent 25 years in education after working as a public assistance eligibility worker and a correctional officer. Her stated priorities are protecting homeowners and supporting small and local businesses.

Marvin E. Holmes, Jr.

Won

Democratic · Incumbent

Marvin E. Holmes, Jr. is the Democratic incumbent for Maryland House of Delegates District 23. The Maryland General Assembly says he was first elected in 2002 and has served in the House since 2003.

Records: Environment and Public Health 25 for, Corporate Accountability 17 for, Civil Rights 12 for, 1 against,

Michael Riker

Lost

Republican

Michael Riker is a Republican nominee for Maryland House of Delegates District 23. The official candidate list provides his campaign website and the State Board of Elections records him as a primary winner; no current public office or prior office history was established.

Sources: msa.maryland.gov · elections.state.md.us · elections.maryland.gov